Lakers edge Champlin, kickoff playoffs vs Maple Plain

The Lakers had a light schedule last week as they waited to see who they will face off with in the North Star League playoffs. Maple Plain won the four-team play-in bracket to get the No. 8 seed and a date with the Lakers in the opening game on Wednesday, August 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Howard Lake. Playoffs are double-elimination and two wins will guarantee a spot in the State Tournament.